Bay of Bengal: News
12 May 2023
Andaman & NicobarCyclone Mocha to intensify into 'very severe' storm: IMD
Cyclone Mocha is forecast to intensify into a "very severe" storm on Friday and eventually a "very severe" cyclone on Sunday over the southeast and central areas of the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
10 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Mocha's landfall expected on Sunday but not in India
Currently forming over the Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Mocha is forecast to intensify into a storm on Friday with wind speeds reaching up to 130 kmph, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
09 May 2023
IndiaCyclone Mocha: How cyclones are named
Hold on to your cups of coffee because Cyclone Mocha is brewing up a storm!
06 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Mocha: IMD predicts no heatwave for next 5 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall for Andaman and Nicobar Islands from Monday to Friday due to a possible cyclonic circulation forming over the southeast Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours.
06 Dec 2022
Tamil NaduCyclone threat looms over Tamil Nadu, IMD forecasts heavy rains
Tamil Nadu will likely witness a spell of heavy rainfall between Wednesday and Friday as the northeast monsoon's first cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal approaches the state.
12 Nov 2022
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: 27 districts shut schools as heavy rains continue
At least 27 districts in Tamil Nadu have announced a holiday for schools and colleges on Saturday as heavy rains continue to lash the state.
25 Oct 2022
West BengalCyclone Sitrang spares India, crosses Bangladesh coast; 7 dead
At least seven people died in Bangladesh as Cyclone Sitrang made landfall on the country's shore on Monday, sparing India's coast near West Bengal, AFP reported.
24 Oct 2022
CycloneCyclone 'Sitrang' to affect several Indian states, high alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an advisory after a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclone—named Sitrang by Thailand—on Sunday.
23 Oct 2022
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Sitrang likely to cause heavy rains in several states
Cyclone Sitrang—formed over India's eastern coast—is predicted to shift direction in the next 12 hours, intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
19 Oct 2022
CycloneCyclone Sitrang likely to hit Bay of Bengal on Diwali
The threat of a tropical storm is looming over India's eastern coast and especially Odisha as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the probability of a cyclonic formation over the Bay of Bengal around Sunday or Monday.
12 Sep 2022
PuneMonsoon mayhem: Rains batter Odisha, Gujarat; orange alert for Pune
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert over Pune which witnessed heavy rainfall on Sunday causing waterlogged roads, traffic snarls, and power cuts.
11 Sep 2022
Andaman & Nicobar5 things to bring home from Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Housing some beautiful white sand beaches, a stunning marine ecosystem, tropical evergreen forests, and rich biodiversity, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a must-visit for travelers.
25 May 2022
MonsoonSouthwest monsoon advancing over Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea: IMD
The southwest monsoon is expected to move over areas of the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea during the next 48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
17 May 2022
MonsoonSouthwest monsoon arrives in Andaman and Nicobar Islands: IMD
The southwest monsoon advanced into some parts of the South Bay of Bengal and the entire Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
10 May 2022
OdishaCyclone Asani to recurve today; rains in Andhra, Odisha: IMD
Severe cyclone Asani, which has been raging over the Bay of Bengal, would move closer to the northern Andhra Pradesh coast by Tuesday night, predicted the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
08 May 2022
OdishaCyclone Asani to change course, miss Odisha-Andhra coast: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the cyclonic storm Asani, forming in the Bay of Bengal, is likely to miss Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coasts.
07 May 2022
OdishaCyclone Asani over Bay of Bengal puts Odisha on alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said a low-pressure region over the South Andaman Sea is expected to develop into a cyclone—to be called Asani—by Sunday and travel north toward India's eastern coast.
21 Mar 2022
IndiaCyclone Asani: Andaman & Nicobar to witness heavy rains, winds
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain and strong winds in Andaman & Nicobar Islands as cyclone Asani is set to form over the Andaman Sea on Monday.
02 Dec 2021
OdishaCyclone Jawad intensifies; landfall near Odisha coast on Sunday
The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm on Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
11 Nov 2021
Tamil NaduTN rains: Chennai streets flooded; airport arrivals resume after suspension
The heavy rains in Tamil Nadu worsened on Thursday as the depression over the Bay of Bengal crossed the coast near Chennai in the evening.
25 Sep 2021
OdishaCyclone warning issued for Odisha, Andhra Pradesh as depression intensifies
A depression over the northeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression, with the IMD on Saturday noting that the weather system may further concentrate into a cyclonic storm and move toward Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
15 Jul 2021
West BengalNine fishermen killed as trawler capsizes in Bay of Bengal
Bodies of nine fishermen from West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district were found on Thursday morning inside the trawler that capsized in the Bay of Bengal. One person is still missing and a search is on to find him, officials said.
31 Mar 2021
Andaman & NicobarAndaman and Nicobar Islands brace for heavy rainfall from today
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to receive heavy rainfall from March 31 to April 2 due to a low-pressure area, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
26 Feb 2021
Odisha15-feet whale shark released into the deep sea in Odisha
Local fishermen, villagers, and the forest department, on Thursday, released a 15-feet long whale shark, weighing 1500 kgs, into the Bay of Bengal after it came to the net line, officials said on Friday.
10 Nov 2019
OdishaCyclone Bulbul wreaks havoc; kills 4 in Odisha, West Bengal
Four people have been killed across Odisha and West Bengal as Cyclone Bulbul made landfall, wreaking havoc overnight.
07 Sep 2019
IndiaAmid Chandrayaan heartbreak, remembering what Dr. Kalam said about failures
From enthusiasm to somber, India, and more importantly, the scientists at ISRO, went through a lot last night.
29 Jun 2019
India Meteorological Department (IMD)No more waiting, monsoon might hit Delhi in July first-week
Delhi and several other north Indian states are reeling under intense heat, and are recording temperatures as high as 48 degree Celsius.
01 May 2019
West BengalUnderstanding how Cyclone Fani got its name
Cyclone Fani, which has turned into "extremely severe cyclonic storm", has been giving sleepless nights to many.
01 May 2019
OdishaCyclone Fani inches towards Odisha, state put on high alert
Cyclone Fani has turned into "extremely severe cyclonic storm" and is inching towards the coast of Odisha, prompting MeT Department to issue a orange warning.
04 Feb 2019
Indian OceanISRO set to launch communication satellite GSAT-31 this Wednesday
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is all set to launch its 40th communication satellite GSAT-31 on Wednesday from the spaceport in French Guiana (French and European spaceport).
05 Jan 2019
CycloneCyclone 'Pabuk' moves towards the Andamans; yellow alert sounded
A 'yellow' alert has been sounded for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the cyclonic storm 'Pabuk' is moving towards the archipelago, a Home Ministry official said today.
17 Dec 2018
Andhra PradeshCyclone Phethai to make landfall in AP today; alert sounded
A month after Cyclone Gaja hit the eastern coast wreaking havoc, Andhra Pradesh is bracing for yet another severe cyclonic storm - Cyclone Phethai.
10 Dec 2018
IndiaIndia successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile, 2nd test in 6-months
India has successfully test-fired nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-5, which has a strike range of 5,000km, from Dr. Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast today.
04 Dec 2018
Tamil NaduTN: Heavy rains may lash coastal districts in 48 hours
Heavy rains are likely to lash parts of coastal districts of Tamil Nadu in the next two days, following a trough of low over the Bay of Bengal, the regional weather office said today.
19 Oct 2018
IndiaUPSC: Trickiest ever questions asked in IAS interviews
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11 Oct 2018
Odisha#CycloneTitli: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha hit; trees, poles uprooted, thousands evacuated
Cyclone Titli, the strongest cyclone to have formed over the Bay of Bengal this year, hit Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning, uprooting trees, poles and displacing thousands.
10 Oct 2018
OdishaRed alert sounded as cyclonic storm Titli heads towards Odisha
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that a cyclonic storm, Titli, is developing in the Bay of Bengal and moving towards the Andhra Pradesh and the Odisha coast.
07 Oct 2018
Tamil NaduLow-pressure in Bay of Bengal may intensify into depression: Report
A well-marked low pressure has formed in the Bay of Bengal and it is expected to intensify into a depression in the next 36 hours, the Regional Meteorological Department (RMD) in Chennai said on Sunday.
30 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi arrives in Nepal to attend BIMSTEC Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kathmandu today to attend the 4th BIMSTEC Summit that will focus on enhancing regional connectivity and boosting trade.
26 Aug 2018
Tamil NaduVajpayee's ashes immersed in Bay of Bengal in Chennai
The ashes of former Prime Minister and BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee were immersed in the Bay of Bengal today, in the presence of top leaders of the BJP's Tamil Nadu unit.
26 Aug 2018
OdishaHeavy rains hit Odisha; more showers in next 2 days
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Odisha today due to a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal with the Meteorological Center in Bhubaneswar forecasting more showers for the next 48 hours.
19 Aug 2018
West BengalMet department predicts heavy rain in West Bengal
The Met department today warned of heavy rain in the coastal and other southern districts of West Bengal till Tuesday owing to a low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.